Explore the natural history and archaeology of the Macclesfield region in one detailed volume.
This edition blends geology, paleontological finds, and local surveying with careful field notes, sketches, and recorded observations. Readers will encounter discussions of lake deposits, erratics, barrows, and ancient tools, all framed by the landscape around Macclesfield.
Inside you’ll find a thorough look at lake and drift formations, evidence of prehistoric activity, and how the land shaped human use through time. The book also shares plates and descriptions of stones, hammers, and other implements found in local sites, plus addenda and errata that update key findings.
- Clear explanations of lake deposits and how they reveal the region’s ancient landscapes.
- Archaeological notes on tumuli, tools, and Celtic or pre-Roman contexts from nearby sites.
- A detailed ornithology section listing birds that breed or have bred in the Macclesfield district over 42 years.
- Addenda, corrigenda, and a botanical index that support ongoing study and cross-reference.
Ideal for readers of local history, natural history, and field study around Macclesfield.